10th Street over Labette Creek
PoorLabette County, Kansas · On N. 10th North of Chess · Structure no. 422450504411004
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
10th Street over Labette Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 10th Street over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 10th Street over Labette Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 10th Street over Labette Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 10th Street over Labette Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 10th Street over Labette Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 10th Street over Labette Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.